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Federer avoids Sock shock in ATP Finals opener

Roger Federer serves to Jack Sock during their ATP Finals match in London on Sunday

London, November 12: Roger Federer started his bid for ATP Finals glory with a commanding 6-4 7-6 (7-4) victory over Jack Sock on Sunday.

The Swiss, a six-time winner of the event, was always in control of the Group Boris Becker clash against the tournament's surprise package.

Sock, who made the cut after winning the Paris Masters, did manage to shake off his early nerves to produce a commendable showing, particularly in the second set, but Federer was ultimately too strong.

Having won the toss, the 19-time grand slam champion – who has not won the Finals since 2011 – elected to make Sock serve first and it paid dividends with an immediate break to set the tone.

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